Memories
Places
"The Neighborhood" by Lyle Shaffer
ABOVE: WWII Veteran Lyle Shaffer at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Orlando, FL, May 26, 2010.
Original story by WWII Veteran Lyle Shaffer about his memories of his Central Florida neighborhood on Sybelia Avenue in Matiland. He recalls his neighbors...
People
"My Family" by Jacob Miller
First person memoir by WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Veteran Jacob Miller.
My Family by Jacob Miller
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Veteran Miller resides at the Orlando VA Community Living Center and participated in the Hospitalized Veterans Writ...
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"Searching for Hitler" by Louis Toth
A firsthand account from World War II as written by TSGT Louis Toth, U.S. Army Paratrooper. Nationally recognized for his award winning stories of his military experiences, Veteran Toth resides at the Orlando VA Community Living Center and participated in...
Topics
Harry P. Leu Gardens Pamphlets
Peruse images of old pamphlets for Leu House and Gardens under Attachments below.
Listen to interview with Harry P. Leu from 1977.
Events
Patriot Day: September 11, 2010
Patriots throughout Orlando share their love and pride for our wonderful country! Hear firsthand what they treasure about living in the United States of America from those who fought for , our freedom in World War II, the Korean War,...
People
John L. Tracy: A Patriot
Born on September 7th, 1927, John L. Tracy was too young to enlist in the military for World War II. But as soon as he was of age, he entered the U.S. Armed Forces because he wanted to serve his...
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WWII Veteran Mario J. Mesa, Jr.
World War II Veteran Mario Mesa, Jr. with his wife Glenette and daughter, Laurie, at their home in Orlando, FL, August 28th, 2010.
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Letter from James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy, to Cecil Rice, WWII Veteran
May 11, 1946 letter from James Forrestal, The Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C. to World War II Veteran Cecil Rice thanking him for serving our Nation at a time of crisis.
Originally from Asheville, North Carolina, Cecil Rice came to...
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Letter from President Harry Truman to WWII Veteran Cecil Rice
18 April 1946 letter from President Harry Truman, The White House, to Cecil N. Rice, World War II Veteran, extending the "heartfelt thanks of a grateful Nation" to "one of the Nation's finest...." Cecil N. Rice has been a resident...
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WWII Veteran Cecil N. Rice
Interview with World War II Veteran Cecil Rice at Delaney Street Baptist Church in Orlando, FL, August 15th, 2010. Veteran Rice served as a Pharmacy Mate in the United States Navy and on the H.M.A.S., His Majesty's Australian Ship, Warramunga.
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Events
"Beanee Weenees" by Lyle Shaffer
Firsthand account of life in the 349th Field Artillery Battalion by WWII Veteran Lyle Shaffer. Veteran Shaffer resides at the Orlando VA Community Living Center and participated in the Hospitalized Veterans Writing Project. Read "Beanee Weenees" and listen to ...
Events
"The Battle of the Bulge" by Lou Toth
First person account of this epic battle by WWII Veteran and German Prisoner of War Lou Toth. Veteran Toth, TSGT Louis Toth, US Army Paratrooper, served in WWII, the Korean War, and retired as a Master Sergeant in the United...
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